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Celestial orientation in recently metamorphosed Bufo americanus
Title | Celestial orientation in recently metamorphosed Bufo americanus |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1973 |
Authors | Dole JWalter |
Journal | Herpetologica |
Volume | 29 |
Pagination | 59-62 |
Keywords | VERTEBRATES |
Abstract | Newly metamorphosed Bufo americanus moved predominantly at right angles to their home shore, in the direction toward the shore, when released in water or on land and able to view the sun. When the sun was obscured, no clear evidence of orientational abilities was found. Directional choice appeared to be random when only the stars could be seen. |